a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc.
doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery
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Recent Examples of laserThe fine details on their birdhouses are made using different tools available to them at Dallas Makerspace, including 3D printers and lasers.—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026 Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Feb. 2026 Instead of using magnets or chemicals that can fade, a very fast laser (called a femtosecond laser) is used to create tiny, permanent marks deep inside the glass.—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026 Waymo uses cameras, lidar (laser radar that builds a 3D map around the car) and traditional radar.—Kim Komando, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
In a series of news updates and exclusive, in-depth stories, the Idaho Statesman turns a spotlight onto the problems of traffic and transportation as the Boise area's population keeps growing.
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Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
The gourmet kitchen has inset cabinetry, beam ceilings, an expansive island, a professional six-burner dual-oven range, dual dishwashers and a custom pizza oven.